The opportunity of passing upon the nature of a misdeed in school is a most valuable one, in view of the larger need of private judgment of community activities which is required of every citizen. Teachers are in the wrong when they demand that every prominent act of disobedience shall be referred to them for final action. The natural right of private judgment is defended by the usual horror of tattling. Consequently, a teacher who sees all these facts will guard against infringement of pupils’ rights at this point. ILLUSTRATION (HIGH SCHOOL) Life in the Pemberton High School seemed stale to Charles Rembrandt. He secured two faithful aids and planned an event that would add some “pep” to life. [Sidenote: High School Tricks] Si Jones milked at 4:30 a.m. and was off to work by 5:30. The three boys procured two pairs of old pants and an old blanket and stealthily slipped into Si’s barn after Si’s disappearance and before daylight. In twenty minutes’ time the cow was “dressed.” The rope seemed to be securely tied, so the boys quickly departed one by one, not leaving any clue to their identity. Old Blossom labored with her togs with some moderation for an hour or two, but when they began to come to pieces her desperation rose to excitement and violence. When the children were gathering for school, the climax was reached, for Blossom tore away from her stall, broke out of the barn and yard and went dashing down toward town. Her flight was a triumph of sensation, as you may well believe. Si Jones returned late in the afternoon, hunted up his cow and kept silence. The next morning he met one of the high school teachers. “Did you know what the boys did to my cow yesterday?” “Yes, and they are going to get a good hard penalty of some sort, just as soon as we find out who they are.” “Just see here,” said Jones in a confidential way. “I want you to leave that matter in my hands.” As Si was working on his fence, Tom Scanlan edged up toward him and remarked: “What tore your fence down, Mr. Jones?” “Why, my Jersey broke out yesterday; didn’t you see her? Nearly everybody else did. And she’s nearly ruined.” Tom looked off a moment and said: “I told Charley not to do it.” During the conversation several hints cropped out and Si knew enough to start his campaign. Several of the boys came around in groups, but Jones kept his own counsel, gathering items all the while. Days later he met Charles alone. “I have been waiting for you to talk to me, Charles, about my Jersey cow.” “We didn’t mean to have your cow get away, Mr. Jones.” “Well, I’m spending ten dollars on repairs. I’ve decided to tear this old fence down and build a better one. I’ve got to do it out of working hours. You say there were two others with you. If you fellows will give me a lift on this job, I’ll be mighty glad to have it. If you’ll do that, we’ll call it square.” “We’ll do it, Mr. Jones. I’ll get the boys this afternoon and we’ll be there when you come home.”